Welcome!
This website ( NOT A BLOG! ) showcases my HO scale layout based on the merger of the Boston & Maine and Maine Central into Conrail in the 1980's. The website follows the construction of the layout, as well as how to articles. Also included on the the site are my excursions and restoration of my Woodings CBI and Farimont A5-C motorcars.
Feel free to browse around, and please feel free to contact me with suggestions and comments!
Thanks,
Ian |
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CRHS Introduces CP Signs for the Conrail Fan |
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Written by Ian MacMillan
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Tuesday, 24 June 2008 |
 The Conrail Historical Society has come out with some great products for the die hard Conrail fan. Last winter we were graced with the introduction of the "Division Signs" where you could get reproduction division signs, or create your own for shop names, ect. These are printed on .040 aluminum or .060 styrene. However, Kris and crew at CRHS have out done themselves this time and brought us the "Control Point" signs. Once a staple on the CR lines, NS and CSX have replaced them when they can, and they fade into memory. There are still a few surviving here in New England...but if you want them...illegal activities are required...and not suggested. While the price may scare some, consider the price of an original one that you would find at say eBay or a swap meet. I have seen some B&M and MEC station/control point signs go for $1200! So its not a bad deal at all.
I plan on picking maybe one or two up for the layout room or the speeder shed, and the money goes towards a good cause. Horizontal and vertical options are available, so check out the site to order yours.
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Motorcar Part Number Directory |
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Written by Ian MacMillan
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Wednesday, 04 June 2008 |
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I've decided to start logging all the part numbers of items that I have been replacing on both of the motorcars. Some of the parts are common replacement items, where others are a little odd ball, or custom replacements. This should make it easy for myself, and others to easily find the part number needed. Most, if available from NAPA have the NAPA part number for easy reference for the clerk. Some NAPA's are amazing, like mine, and others just plain suck at finding parts.
Replacement part nubmbers for Woodings and Fairmont A5's can be found here:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhpnxc4b_30cc53thfs |
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